Agroecology Intern – Seminary Hill Farm

Last Updated On: October 27th, 2025 at 02:07PM MST

Contact information
Farm Address:
Seminary Hill Farm/MTSO
3081 Columbus Pike
Delaware, Ohio, 43015

Primary Contact: Laura Ann Bergman
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 740-803-1444
    Email: seminaryhillfarm@mtso.edu

Website: https://www.seminaryhillfarm.org

Internship information
General Farm Description: Seminary Hill Farm Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production that bookend the 82 acre campus. It is our mission to teach small-scale farming and produce good food for all in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world. Seminary Hill Farm is managed through the lens of agroecology. The farm is continuously evolving as we continue to learn about how vibrant ecosystems function. By mimicking nature, we tap into cycles that maintain the biodiversity, resilience, and integrity of soils. We seek to minimize off-farm inputs by utilizing more on-farm resources, considering soil health at the forefront of decisions. Vegetables, flowers and herbs are distributed through our three season Community Supported Agriculture enterprise, utilized in Dunn Dining Hall and delivered to non-profit organizations serving food insecure communities. Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: March 2026
Internship Ends: November 2026
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: January 1, 2026
Minimum Length of Stay: Full season

Internship Details:

Agroecology Internship Overview

This is a full-time seasonal position from March-November 2026 designed for an immersive experience in small-scale vegetable, herb and flower production.  The agroecology intern will engage in all vegetable production tasks including:

  • Seeding, transplant production, planting and maintenance of vegetable crops
  • Design, utilization and care of electric fencing
  • Small and large equipment and hand tool utilization and maintenance
  • Crop water and soil moisture management (sprinkler, drip irrigation, mulching)
  • Pest management (monitoring, treating and application of materials and techniques) of weeds, insects, wildlife destruction and diseases
  • Harvest, post-harvest handling and packing of farm products
  • Establishment and care of cover crops, soil sampling and analysis, soil amendment, compost generation and mulching practices to support soil health.

Primary skills developed throughout the agroecology internship include:

  • Farm plan implementation and adjustment in response to the unique circumstances of each season including designing weekly work plans to accomplish goals.
  • Team leadership by guiding shorter duration seasonal interns, volunteers and student workers in accomplishing routine farm tasks like transplanting, trellising, weeding etc.
  • Farm recordkeeping including maintaining accurate accounts of crop planting location, dates, amendments and correlating harvest data.

Seminary Hill Farm Internship Environment

Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, including:

  • Learning to and from each other, including fellow team members, visitors and volunteers
  • Participating in extension opportunities including a minimum of two regional farm tours
  • Communal luncheaturing Seminary Hill Farm produce is an important part of the farm day, allowing additional interaction with our permanent farm team, and a range of guests.
  • Interns will be able to establish personal learning goals and participate in check-ins with their supervisor(s) the first week of each month.
  • Participating in marketing, communication, and community building aspects of the farm.
  • Engaging with MTSO’s land stewardship initiative in prairie development, invasive species removal, and pond/stream management.

Qualifications

  • Awareness and observation skills to discern needs in a changing environment
  • Ability to organize daily priorities and lead their execution with a team
  • Prior farming or gardening experience desired including accessing plant needs
  • Excellent oral communication skills and attention to closing feedback loops
  • Ability to work weekends as needed
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Minimum age of 18

Physical requirements

Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and the ability to work outside in all types of weather. Self-pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.

 

Compensation Package

  • Wage and hours: $15/hour, 40-hour weeks without overtime.
  • Food: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall four days a week during the summer season and when open in other seasons, and fresh produce.
  • Housing: On-campus studio apartments are provided furnished with a bed and table. All utilities are included.
  • Academic credit: Interns who are also students can receive academic credit through approval and process of their home institutions.
  • Campus Amenities: Interns are able to utilize the Dickhaut Library and participate in campus activities and events.

Schedule: This position is full-time, seasonal from March 2-November 13, 2026.

Supervisor: Farm Manager

FLSA Status: Full-time, seasonal, hourly

Application deadline for 2026: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to Erin Wiggins: ewiggins@mtso.edu. Letters of Recommendation are not required but can be helpful in your application.

If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact Nate Detwiler, Farm Manager, at ndetwiler@mtso.edu.

 

Methodist Theological School in Ohio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy and parenting status, creed or any other protected class, or other non‐merit reasons. See our notice of nondiscrimination. Notice of Nondiscrimination | MTSO


Educational Opportunities: We take the team on a minimum of two full day regional farm tours during the growing season, and have multiple experiential workshop/learning opportunities on site.

Skills Desired: See full description above.

Meals: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall four days a week during the summer season and when open in other seasons, and fresh produce.

Stipend: $15/hour

Housing: Studio apartment, utilities included, furnished with a bed and table.

Preferred method of Contact: email

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